old franc
nounEtymology Retronym for franc, to avoid confusion with the new franc.
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Historical One French franc before January 1960, when it was devalued to 1/100 of its original value and replaced by the new franc, worth 100 old francs.
noun
Etymology Retronym for franc, to avoid confusion with the new franc.
Historical One French franc before January 1960, when it was devalued to 1/100 of its original value and replaced by the new franc, worth 100 old francs.
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